Metals Industries

Metals Industries

Metals Industries

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Kadant Johnson LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of rotary joints and precision unions, which are essential for conveying steam, water, air, coolant, and oil in rotating components. The company also provides auxiliary products and services, including vacuum breakers, flexible metal hoses, sight flow indicators, pressure-powered pumps, and installation and repair services.

Rotary Unions Overview
The document details various types of rotary unions used in the metals industry for water cooling, highlighting their engineered reliability and effectiveness in increasing productivity and reducing maintenance downtime.

BCI/BCIM Rotary Union
- Features a self-centering design with single or dual flow configurations.
- Utilizes thrust bearings to keep contaminants out and a Quad-Seal design with anti-friction coating.
- Specifications: Pressure up to 150 psig, temperature up to 250°F, speed up to 25 RPM, and media is water.
- Benefits include easy installation and repair, continuous cooling, and application flexibility.

CJE Rotary Union
- Available in single and dual flow configurations with a simple design for easy operation.
- Specifications: Pressure up to 150 psig, temperature up to 250°F, speed up to 25 RPM, and media is water.
- Benefits include low maintenance requirements and shock and vibration resistance.

CJI Rotary Union
- Designed for journal insertion with a cast brass head and bronze bearing.
- Specifications: Pressure up to 150 psig, temperature up to 250°F, speed up to 100 RPM, and media is water.
- Benefits include optimal lubrication, extended operating life, and minimal wear.

OTS Rotary Union
- Offers mechanical seal and Quad-Seal options with stainless steel and bronze materials.
- Specifications: Pressure up to 150 psig, temperature up to 220°F, speed up to 750 RPM, and media is water.
- Benefits include corrosion resistance, application flexibility, and long-term performance.

RX Rotary Union
- Features a robust design with precision ball bearings and stainless steel components.
- Specifications: Pressure up to 200 psig, temperature up to 450°F, speed up to 3,500 RPM, and media includes water and thermal oil.
- Benefits include improved reliability, increased flow area, and reduced maintenance costs.

Global Support
Kadant Johnson provides global support with manufacturing facilities and factory-authorized representatives in nearly 150 countries, ensuring product availability and prompt service worldwide.
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Catalog excerpts

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FLUID HANDLING Metals Industry Rotary Unions for Water Cooling Engineered reliability and effective cooling increases productivity and decreases maintenance downtime.

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Rotary Unions Contents BCITM/BCIMTM Rotary Union – Bearing Cover Inserted CJETM Rotary Union – Externally Mounted CJITM Rotary Union – Journal Inserted OTSTM Rotary Union – Over-The-Shaft RX® Rotary Union – Ball Bearing, Mechanical Seal Metal Continuous Casting Line About Kadant Johnson Since 1930, Kadant Johnson has specialized in the design and manufacture of rotary joints and precision unions and in the integration of these products with systems and services. Rotary unions are sealing devices used on rotating components to convey steam, water, air, coolant, and oil. In addition to rotary unions,...

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BCI/BCIM Rotary Union Self-centering design Thrust bearings keep contaminants out Specifications Pressure: Hardened stainless steel nipple Stainless steel insert resists corrosion Quad-Seal design with anti-friction coating Single or dual flow configuration • Mounts inside bearing cover • Rotary union protected from break-outs • External flexible hose eliminated • Side loading eliminated • Application flexibility • Available with Quad-Seal or mechanical seal • Multiple campaign performance • High Cv flow values • Easy installation and repair • Can be rebuilt without removing bearing cover • Accommodates...

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CJE Rotary Union Thrust bearing keeps contaminants out Stainless steel nipple with optional ceramic plating One-piece cast brass head Specifications Pressure: Quad-Seal design with anti-friction coating • Minimum number of moving parts • Simple design for easy operation • Permanently lubricated • Large bearing area • Provides shock and vibration resistance F M M and P and P connection centerline connected centerline CJEA - Single Flow CJED - Dual Flow CJEA - Single Flow Size (K) inches mm inches mm inches mm CJED - Dual Flow Size (K)

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Bronze bearing resists corrosion Cast brass head permits smooth flow Stainless steel nipple with optional ceramic plating Thrust bearings keep contaminants out Specifications Pressure: Temperature: Quad-Seal design with anti-friction coating • Deep grease galley • Optimal lubrication for multiple campaigns • Fast and easy repair • Quad-Ring with anti-friction coating • Extended operating life, less wear • Optional ceramic plated nipple • Minimal wear to nipple sealing area Roll journal CJIA - Single Flow CJID - Dual Flow CJIA - Single Flow Size (K) inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm CJID...

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OTS Rotary Union Bronze bearing body Stainless steel retaining ring Stainless steel nipple resists corrosion Existing shaft Nitrile O-ring Quad-Seal provides dynamic seal Mechanical Seal • All stainless steel, bronze, and aluminum material options • Highly resistant to corrosion • Proven long-term performance • Quad-Seal with anti-friction coating • Fast repair, long life • Simple design, minimal components • Convenient ordering, simple maintenance • Soft-seal repair kit available • Extended performance life • Application flexibility • Mechanical seal version available for high-speed

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RX Rotary Union Precision ball bearings Stainless steel springs Stainless steel nipple Two-piece housing Smooth flow elbow Specifications Pressure: Temperature: Tungsten carbide counterseat Silicon carbide or carbon graphite seal ring O-ring secondary seal Specifications vary by media, consult factory for application specific ratings • Springs located outside the flow area • Improved reliability, increased flow area • Stainless steel rotor • Corrosion resistant • Two-piece housing, on-machine seal replacement • Reduced down-time and cost of maintenance • Robust design, no risk of O-ring slipping...

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Global Support Local Assistance on a Worldwide Basis Many suppliers have made a commitment to the international marketplace. But few have taken that commitment as far as Kadant Johnson. To assure product availability wherever it's needed, Kadant Johnson rotary joints and unions, syphons, and related equipment are manufactured in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Because knowledgeable advice and prompt service are as important as the products, Kadant Johnson has factory-authorized representatives in nearly 150 countries. So no matter where you are, Kadant Johnson products, service,...

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